- pronunciation:
- for
- parts of speech:
- preposition, conjunction
- features:
- Note, Homophone Note
| part of speech: |
preposition |
| definition 1: |
used to indicate the purpose, aim, or destination of an action.
He was heading for the door.They worked for reform. |
| definition 2: |
used to indicate receipt or benefit.
There is help for the needy.She bought a card for her mother. |
| definition 3: |
as the result of.
She was rewarded for her efforts. |
| definition 4: |
used to show duration or continuance.
We walked for an hour. |
| definition 5: |
with respect to.
It's surprisingly cold for June. |
| definition 6: |
in order to do or obtain.
He went to the supply cabinet for pencils. |
| definition 7: |
in favor of.
We're all for changing the rule.Are you for us or against us?- synonyms:
- pro
- antonyms:
- against, con
- similar words:
- in favor of
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| definition 8: |
in exchange for.
I'll give you fifty dollars for that old bookcase. |
| definition 9: |
in spite of; notwithstanding.
She is quite serious about the matter for all her kidding around. |
| definition 10: |
by reason of; because of.
They clapped for joy. |
| definition 11: |
indicating.
This is the symbol for infinity. |
| definition 12: |
on behalf of; in representation of.
He speaks for all of us.- similar words:
- in favor of
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round |
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| part of speech: |
conjunction |
| definition: |
since; because.
I won't go, for I'm not feeling well. |
for or since?
For tells how long an action or state has continued over time.
Since tells when an action or state began.
Compare:
- I have lived here for five years.
- I have lived here since 1999.
The words
for,
four, and the prefix
fore- sound alike but have different meanings. "Fore-" is a prefix meaning "in front." You do not have a forhead; you have a forehead.